Tempeh mould
Rhizopus oligosporus
Family: Mucoraceae
What it is like
A fungus.
Where it is found
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
The mould is used for the production of tempeh from soybeans. It is also involved in the fermentation of shiro-koji, ragi tapeh, onchom, kacap and tauco.
Edible parts
Mould, fungus